Club Brugge 0-2 Benfica: Joao Mario and David Neres strikes see Roger Schmidt’s side take control of last-16 tie

SL Benfica beat Club Brugge 2-0 at the Jan Breydelstadion in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie. Brugge started well early on but couldn't make their chances on the break count.

Ad Denis Odoi thought he found the opener just before half time but the goal was disallowed for offside. Transfers‘Benfica is much bigger than a player’ – Schmidt reacts to Fernandez move01/02/2023 AT 17:41 Joao Mario broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 51st minute after a foul on Goncalo Ramos in the box.

Benfica controlled the ball for the rest of the game and David Neres sealed the victory in the 88th minute with a tidy finish after nicking the ball from Bjorn Meijer. Champions League tables Champions League fixtures/results Champions League top scorers More to follow Premier LeagueChelsea complete Fernandez signing for British record £106.8m01/02/2023 AT 10:53 TransfersChelsea agree British record £106.8m deal for Fernandez01/02/2023 AT 00:37